Hannibal Parks & Recreation Recent News
Night Hike through Sodalis coming up May 12
The female bats at Sodalis Nature Preserve are in their maternity colonies now, getting ready to give birth this summer. There will be a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, as long as access to the trail and…
Reduced hours at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Reduced hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center begin June 5. Monday: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Senior Dance noon to 3 p.m.) Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The is no admission fee. The Admiral…
Signup for swim lessons available
Signup is open for swim lessons at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Jenna McDonald, Aquatic Center director, encouraged parents to sign up as soon as possible. “We can only serve a certain number of swimmers and the classes fill up quickly.” Swim lessons will be:…
Farmers Market opens April 29
Opening Day of Central Park Farmers Market will be April 29. This will be the second year that several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment, through a program with Douglass Community Services. Steve Huse, market…
Arbor Day celebration Friday
The Hannibal Tree Board and Hannibal Parks & Recreation are celebrating Arbor Day at 1:30 p.m. April 28 by planting a overcup oak at Central Park. Fourth-graders from Stowell, St. John’s and Eugene Field schools will participate, along with Tree Board members Paul Miller,…
Earth Day cleanup rescheduled
The Earth Day Cleanup has been rescheduled to April 29 due to inclement weather in the forecast. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y’Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St. The Earth Day Cleanup is sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public…
Earth Day Cleanup April 22
The Earth Day Cleanup will be April 22 in Hannibal. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y’Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill St. The Earth Day Cleanup is sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Hannibal Area…
Onlookers welcome at bat study
Bat scientists will be at Sodalis Nature Preserve Tuesday April 11 capturing bats for two studies on the behavior and health of different types of bats. Anyone interested in observing the bat netting and study is welcome to gather at Sodalis Nature Preserve near…
Ramp Park hours increased
The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park has increased hours for Spring. The Ramp Park, which is part of the Hannibal Parks & Recreation parks system, is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. The park is for roller…
Bear Creek Sports Park Registration Day April 1
No fooling about it, there will be an in-person registration event at Bear Creek Sports Park on April 1. Registration Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be a time for not only registering for summer softball and baseball leagues but…
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